Chris Raschka

Meet Chris Raschka, author, illustrator, musician and winner of three Caldecotts (most recently for A Ball for Daisy). Find out how Raschka creates his deeply expressive illustrations and how he's able to reveal the rhythm, experimentation and play of jazz through image and word.To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at www.readingrockets.org, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Meet Chris Raschka, author, illustrator, musician and winner of three Caldecotts (most recently for A Ball for Daisy). Find out how Raschka creates his deeply expressive illustrations and how he's able to reveal the rhythm, experimentation and play of jazz through image and word. To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at <a href="http://www.readingrockets.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.readingrockets.org</a>, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Vicki Cobb

Vicki Cobb, the Julia Child of hands-on science, is a former science teacher with a playful and accessible approach to science. She has published more than 85 books for grades K&amp;8 that explore physics, chemistry and biology, biographies, geography, and the human body. Her new Science Play series targets kids 3&amp;5 years old, who are already natural scientists with their interest in the world around.To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at www.readingrockets.org, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Vicki Cobb, the Julia Child of hands-on science, is a former science teacher with a playful and accessible approach to science. She has published more than 85 books for grades K&amp;8 that explore physics, chemistry and biology, biographies, geography, and the human body. Her new Science Play series targets kids 3&amp;5 years old, who are already natural scientists with their interest in the world around. To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at <a href="http://www.readingrockets.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.readingrockets.org</a>, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Sarah Stewart

David Small

Meet husband/wife team Sarah Stewart and David Small. Together, they've created a number of award-winning picture books. Learn how they work together, their creative process, and all about their sixth collaboration, The Quiet Place.To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at www.readingrockets.org, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Meet husband/wife team Sarah Stewart and David Small. Together, they've created a number of award-winning picture books. Learn how they work together, their creative process, and all about their sixth collaboration, The Quiet Place. To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at <a href="http://www.readingrockets.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.readingrockets.org</a>, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Sarah Stewart and David Small

Herman Parish

Meet writer Herman Parish, who has been writing stories about the literal-minded Amelia Bedelia since 1995, inventing new adventures for the beloved character his aunt, Peggy Parish, created 50 years ago.To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at www.readingrockets.org, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Meet writer Herman Parish, who has been writing stories about the literal-minded Amelia Bedelia since 1995, inventing new adventures for the beloved character his aunt, Peggy Parish, created 50 years ago. To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at <a href="http://www.readingrockets.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.readingrockets.org</a>, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tomie dePaola, the author and illustrator of Strega Nona and many other favorite books, always knew he wanted to be an artist. In this exclusive video interview with Reading Rockets, Tomie dePaola tells comical childhood tales, reflects on his career, and suggests ways to encourage young readers and artists.To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at www.readingrockets.org, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tomie dePaola, the author and illustrator of Strega Nona and many other favorite books, always knew he wanted to be an artist. In this exclusive video interview with Reading Rockets, Tomie dePaola tells comical childhood tales, reflects on his career, and suggests ways to encourage young readers and artists. To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at <a href="http://www.readingrockets.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.readingrockets.org</a>, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tomie dePaola (2012)

Jeff Kinney

Jeff Kinney is perhaps best known as the creator of Greg Heffley, the wry adolescent hero of Kinney&amp;s best-selling Wimpy Kid series. Publisher#38;s Weekly says, 'Kinney has a gift for believable preteen dialogue and narration, and the illustrations serve as a hilarious counterpoint to Greg#38;s often deadpan voice.'To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at www.readingrockets.org, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Jeff Kinney is perhaps best known as the creator of Greg Heffley, the wry adolescent hero of Kinney&amp;s best-selling Wimpy Kid series. Publisher#38;s Weekly says, 'Kinney has a gift for believable preteen dialogue and narration, and the illustrations serve as a hilarious counterpoint to Greg#38;s often deadpan voice.' To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at <a href="http://www.readingrockets.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.readingrockets.org</a>, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Jeff Kinney (Diary of a Wimpy Kid)

Henry Cole

Reading Rocket's exclusive interview with author and illustrator Henry Cole -- creator of Celeste, The Worrywarts, Katy Duck, and many other beloved characters -- talks about his early career as a science teacher (who always drew for his students!), why it takes patience to draw what you really see, how he gets those comical animal faces to look just right, and why he loved using a plain Number 2 pencil to create the evocative illustrations for his book A Nest for Celeste.To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at www.readingrockets.org, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading Rocket's exclusive interview with author and illustrator Henry Cole -- creator of Celeste, The Worrywarts, Katy Duck, and many other beloved characters -- talks about his early career as a science teacher (who always drew for his students!), why it takes patience to draw what you really see, how he gets those comical animal faces to look just right, and why he loved using a plain Number 2 pencil to create the evocative illustrations for his book A Nest for Celeste. To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at <a href="http://www.readingrockets.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.readingrockets.org</a>, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Henry Cole (2012)

Meet author/illustrator Chris Van Dusen, whose rich imagination has produced a lively collection of interesting characters (King Hugos Huge Ego), adventures (The Circus Ship), and delightful rhymes (If I Built a Car).To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at www.readingrockets.org, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Meet author/illustrator Chris Van Dusen, whose rich imagination has produced a lively collection of interesting characters (King Hugos Huge Ego), adventures (The Circus Ship), and delightful rhymes (If I Built a Car). To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at <a href="http://www.readingrockets.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.readingrockets.org</a>, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Chris Van Dusen

Meet Sam McBratney, author of the international best seller Guess How Much I Love You, who has been writing children's books across all genres for more than 30 years.To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at www.readingrockets.org, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Meet Sam McBratney, author of the international best seller Guess How Much I Love You, who has been writing children's books across all genres for more than 30 years. To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at <a href="http://www.readingrockets.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.readingrockets.org</a>, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Sam McBratney

Susan Cooper

Meet Newbery winner Susan Cooper (Dark Is Rising series) whose work weaves rich language and contemporary concerns with fantasy, history and traditional literature to create compelling, timeless novels for a wide range of readers. To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at www.readingrockets.org, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Meet Newbery winner Susan Cooper (Dark Is Rising series) whose work weaves rich language and contemporary concerns with fantasy, history and traditional literature to create compelling, timeless novels for a wide range of readers. To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at <a href="http://www.readingrockets.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.readingrockets.org</a>, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading Rockets' interviews with top children's book authors and illustrators are an excellent way to introduce students to those who create books kids know and love. Not just for children, these interviews are also enjoyed by parents, teachers, librarians, and other educators who appreciate the value of children's literature and get a kick out of putting a face and voice to the authors and illustrators whose work we enjoy. 		  These interviews are available from ReadingRockets.org in audio and video formats. To see a transcript from these interviews, to find out more about each author, or to watch the full interview, see Reading Rockets' Books &amp; Authors section.

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Reading Rockets' interviews with top children's book authors and illustrators are an excellent way to introduce students to those who create books kids know and love. Not just for children, these interviews are also enjoyed by parents, teachers, librarians, and other educators who appreciate the value of children's literature and get a kick out of putting a face and voice to the authors and illustrators whose work we enjoy. 		 These interviews are available from <a href="http://ReadingRockets.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ReadingRockets.org</a> in audio and video formats. To see a transcript from these interviews, to find out more about each author, or to watch the full interview, see Reading Rockets' Books &amp; Authors section.

Betsy Lewin

Betsy Lewin, the illustrator of Click Clack Moo, takes a playful approach to her work. In this exclusive video interview with Reading Rockets, Betsy Lewin discusses her career goals as a child and the inspiration she gets from exotic trips abroad.			 For more author interviews, visit us at www.readingrockets.org, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Betsy Lewin, the illustrator of Click Clack Moo, takes a playful approach to her work. In this exclusive video interview with Reading Rockets, Betsy Lewin discusses her career goals as a child and the inspiration she gets from exotic trips abroad.			 For more author interviews, visit us at <a href="http://www.readingrockets.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.readingrockets.org</a>, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Betsy Lewin (Click, Clack, Moo)

Jack Gantos

Joey Pigza

Jack Gantos' interesting life has provided the raw material for many of his books. The Jack Henry middle-grade fiction series was based on Gantos' own adventures as a boy, and the award-winning Joey Pigza books resulted from Gantos' interactions with children with ADHD. 			 For more author interviews, visit us at www.readingrockets.org, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Jack Gantos' interesting life has provided the raw material for many of his books. The Jack Henry middle-grade fiction series was based on Gantos' own adventures as a boy, and the award-winning Joey Pigza books resulted from Gantos' interactions with children with ADHD. 			 For more author interviews, visit us at <a href="http://www.readingrockets.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.readingrockets.org</a>, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Jack Gantos (Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key)

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Cam Jansen

"Blink your eyes and say click!" Cam Jansen, David Adler's heroine with a photographic memory, has captured the imagination of millions of readers. The prolific Alder has also written several picture book biographies for children, bringing historical figures to literary life. In this exclusive video interview with Reading Rockets, David Adler discusses the "Supermarket Room" of his teaching career, simple math methods, and the reason why Benjamin Franklin never wore a wig.			 For more author interviews, visit us at www.readingrockets.org, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

"Blink your eyes and say click!" Cam Jansen, David Adler's heroine with a photographic memory, has captured the imagination of millions of readers. The prolific Alder has also written several picture book biographies for children, bringing historical figures to literary life. In this exclusive video interview with Reading Rockets, David Adler discusses the "Supermarket Room" of his teaching career, simple math methods, and the reason why Benjamin Franklin never wore a wig.			 For more author interviews, visit us at <a href="http://www.readingrockets.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.readingrockets.org</a>, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

David Adler (Cam Jansen Series)

Kate Feiffer

Meet the Feiffers! Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist dad, Jules, is well-known for his social commentary, but also writes and illustrates books for young readers. So does his daughter, Kate. Whether working alone or in collaboration, Jules and Kate Feiffer's books are funny and observant, with stories drawn from very real and familiar family situations.To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at www.readingrockets.org, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Meet the Feiffers! Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist dad, Jules, is well-known for his social commentary, but also writes and illustrates books for young readers. So does his daughter, Kate. Whether working alone or in collaboration, Jules and Kate Feiffer's books are funny and observant, with stories drawn from very real and familiar family situations. To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at <a href="http://www.readingrockets.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.readingrockets.org</a>, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Jules and Kate Feiffer

Jarrett Krosoczka

Children's Choice Book Award winner Jarrett Krosoczka (the Lunch Lady series) talks about his very first book (an original Greek myth in the third grade), the inspiration for his books, and why he writes for kids.To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at www.readingrockets.org, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Children's Choice Book Award winner Jarrett Krosoczka (the Lunch Lady series) talks about his very first book (an original Greek myth in the third grade), the inspiration for his books, and why he writes for kids. To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at <a href="http://www.readingrockets.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.readingrockets.org</a>, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Jarrett Krosoczka (The Lunch Lady Series)

Julianne Moore

Julianne Moore, author of the Freckleface Strawberry series, talks about falling in love with storytelling and reading as a young child, why she writes for kids, and how to encourage young writers..To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at www.readingrockets.org, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Julianne Moore, author of the Freckleface Strawberry series, talks about falling in love with storytelling and reading as a young child, why she writes for kids, and how to encourage young writers.. To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at <a href="http://www.readingrockets.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.readingrockets.org</a>, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Julianne Moore (Freckleface)

Caldecott winner Allen Say talks about living alone in Tokyo at age 12, studying with cartoon master Noro Shinpei, his career as a photographer, and finally returning to his love of storytelling through words and pictures.To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at www.readingrockets.org, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Caldecott winner Allen Say talks about living alone in Tokyo at age 12, studying with cartoon master Noro Shinpei, his career as a photographer, and finally returning to his love of storytelling through words and pictures. To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at <a href="http://www.readingrockets.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.readingrockets.org</a>, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Allen Say (Grandfather's Journey)

Katherine Paterson

Katherine Paterson, Newbery winner and the 2011 National Ambassador of Young Peoples Literature, talks about families reading aloud together, the joys of writing historical fiction, and the challenge of adapting classic works.To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at www.readingrockets.org, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education..

Katherine Paterson, Newbery winner and the 2011 National Ambassador of Young Peoples Literature, talks about families reading aloud together, the joys of writing historical fiction, and the challenge of adapting classic works. To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at <a href="http://www.readingrockets.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.readingrockets.org</a>, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education..

Katherine Paterson (2011 National Ambassador of Young Peoples Literature)

Erica Perl

Watch our interview with Erica Perl, author of the wonderfully silly, begging to be readaloud picture book, Chicken Butt, as well as Dotty, a story about school days and imaginary friends, and Ninety-Three in My Family, a tall-tale counting book.To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at www.readingrockets.org, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Watch our interview with Erica Perl, author of the wonderfully silly, begging to be readaloud picture book, Chicken Butt, as well as Dotty, a story about school days and imaginary friends, and Ninety-Three in My Family, a tall-tale counting book. To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at <a href="http://www.readingrockets.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.readingrockets.org</a>, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Erica Perl (Chicken Butt)

Margaret Peterson Haddix

As a kid, Margaret Peterson Haddix was a real bookworm: she remembers her mother asking her to please put down her books to enjoy some of the scenery on family vacations. Haddix was so attached to reading, that she considered the characters in books like 'Harriet the Spy' and 'Little Women' to be her friends. Haddix herself writes YA fiction that critics have called 'absorbing and realistic;' science fiction that is 'chilling and intelligent,' and younger grades fiction that is 'sympathetic but not simplistic.' To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at www.readingrockets.org, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

As a kid, Margaret Peterson Haddix was a real bookworm: she remembers her mother asking her to please put down her books to enjoy some of the scenery on family vacations. Haddix was so attached to reading, that she considered the characters in books like 'Harriet the Spy' and 'Little Women' to be her friends. Haddix herself writes YA fiction that critics have called 'absorbing and realistic;' science fiction that is 'chilling and intelligent,' and younger grades fiction that is 'sympathetic but not simplistic.' To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at <a href="http://www.readingrockets.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.readingrockets.org</a>, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Margaret Peterson Haddix (The Girl with 500 Middle Names)

Norton Juster

The world knows and loves The Phantom Tollbooth and its creator, Norton Juster, a professional architect who also loved writing delightfully inventive books for children. Meet Juster in this exclusive interview from Reading Rockets. To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at www.readingrockets.org, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

The world knows and loves The Phantom Tollbooth and its creator, Norton Juster, a professional architect who also loved writing delightfully inventive books for children. Meet Juster in this exclusive interview from Reading Rockets. To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at <a href="http://www.readingrockets.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.readingrockets.org</a>, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Norton Juster (Phantom Tollbooth)

Lois Ehlert

Color

Lois Ehlert's unique children's books, such as Color Zoo, reflect her creative and curious mind. In this exclusive video interview with Reading Rockets, Lois Ehlert discusses her early love for art and how she continually strives to create highly original children's books. To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at www.readingrockets.org, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Lois Ehlert's unique children's books, such as Color Zoo, reflect her creative and curious mind. In this exclusive video interview with Reading Rockets, Lois Ehlert discusses her early love for art and how she continually strives to create highly original children's books. To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at <a href="http://www.readingrockets.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.readingrockets.org</a>, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Lois Ehlert (Color Zoo)

Bruce Degen

If a picture can speak a thousand words, Bruce Degen's illustrations can spark a thousand smiles. From sixth-grade, this illustrator of the wildly popular "Magic School Bus" series knew that art would be a big part of his life. In this exclusive video interview with Reading Rockets, Degen talks about his early artistic roots, the inspirational value of fruit, and what it's like to collaborate with author Joanna Cole. To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at www.readingrockets.org, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

If a picture can speak a thousand words, Bruce Degen's illustrations can spark a thousand smiles. From sixth-grade, this illustrator of the wildly popular "Magic School Bus" series knew that art would be a big part of his life. In this exclusive video interview with Reading Rockets, Degen talks about his early artistic roots, the inspirational value of fruit, and what it's like to collaborate with author Joanna Cole. To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at <a href="http://www.readingrockets.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.readingrockets.org</a>, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Bruce Degen (Magic School Bus)

Lois Lowry

Lois Lowry is the highly acclaimed author of more than 30 books for young people. Over the years, she has received numerous awards, including two Newbery Medals. Lowry has written such a wide range of books that her body of work cannot be categorized easily. Her genres range from contemporary fiction to historical fiction to fantasy to autobiographical. Her audiences range from elementary school children all the way up to young adults. Some of Lowry's books are light-hearted, but others deal with serious and somber topics. Her most well-known novel, The Giver, is set in a future dystopia where sameness and conformity rule. To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at www.readingrockets.org, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Lois Lowry is the highly acclaimed author of more than 30 books for young people. Over the years, she has received numerous awards, including two Newbery Medals. Lowry has written such a wide range of books that her body of work cannot be categorized easily. Her genres range from contemporary fiction to historical fiction to fantasy to autobiographical. Her audiences range from elementary school children all the way up to young adults. Some of Lowry's books are light-hearted, but others deal with serious and somber topics. Her most well-known novel, The Giver, is set in a future dystopia where sameness and conformity rule. To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at <a href="http://www.readingrockets.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.readingrockets.org</a>, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Lois Lowry (Number the Stars)

Pam Muñoz Ryan

Pam Muñoz Ryan isn't afraid of indomitable women.  In fact, she's inspired by them! Just look at her 2000 Pura Belpre Medal winning book, "Esperanza Rising". In this exclusive video interview with Reading Rockets, you'll hear how this author quickly learned the value of a public library and how she's always been surrounded by strong-spirited women, both fictional and real.  To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at www.readingrockets.org, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Pam Muñoz Ryan isn't afraid of indomitable women. In fact, she's inspired by them! Just look at her 2000 Pura Belpre Medal winning book, "Esperanza Rising". In this exclusive video interview with Reading Rockets, you'll hear how this author quickly learned the value of a public library and how she's always been surrounded by strong-spirited women, both fictional and real. To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at <a href="http://www.readingrockets.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.readingrockets.org</a>, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Pam Muñoz Ryan (Esperanza Rising)

Gail Gibbons

Gail Gibbons writes the kind of non-fiction books that young children pore over. In this exclusive video interview with Reading Rockets, Gail Gibbons discusses how she comes up with the idea for her books and the daunting task of explaining complex topics in a few pages.To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at www.readingrockets.org, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Gail Gibbons writes the kind of non-fiction books that young children pore over. In this exclusive video interview with Reading Rockets, Gail Gibbons discusses how she comes up with the idea for her books and the daunting task of explaining complex topics in a few pages. To view the full version of this and other author interviews, visit us at <a href="http://www.readingrockets.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.readingrockets.org</a>, a national education service of public television station WETA. Funding is provided by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education.

Gail Gibbons (From Seed to Plant)

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